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The 10 Best Homestays in Kisumu, Kenya

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Situated in Kisumu, 4 km from Kisumu Museum and 40 km from Ndere Island National Park, Cassabella Apartment, Opposite Metropark Hotel offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Maseno University.

Serene, clean. Exactly as pictured.

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9.6
Exceptional
9 reviews

Amigo apartments, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Kisumu, 43 km from Ndere Island National Park, 27 km from Maseno University, as well as 34 km from Luanda Station. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.7 km from Kisumu Museum, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.

The homestay provides certain units with garden views, and all units are fitted with a private bathroom.

The nearest airport is Kisumu International Airport, 6 km from the homestay.

Clean spacious rooms for an affordable price. Highly recommended

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8.9
Fabulous
50 reviews

Offering a garden and mountain view, Pelia Rose Guesthouse is set in Kisumu, 36 km from Ndere Island National Park and 12 km from Maseno University. The Luanda Station is within 19 km of the guest house. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Kisumu Museum.

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1
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1 reviews

Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, Mona Lisa Guest House, Kisumu is situated in Kisumu, 41 km from Ndere Island National Park and 26 km from Maseno University. The property has lake and city views, and is 1.7 km from Kisumu Museum. African cuisine is served at the family-friendly restaurant.

The view of the lake and the hills by far distance

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6
Review score
36 reviews
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£11
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The homestay is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay.

Maseno University is 2.5 km from the homestay, while Luanda Station is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kisumu International Airport, 23 km from Cinnamon House.

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Set 1.1 km from Kisumu Museum, Motema AirBnB offers accommodation with a balcony. The property is around 43 km from Ndere Island National Park, 27 km from Maseno University and 33 km from Luanda Station.

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Boasting accommodation with a balcony, Mountainview house#122 is situated in Kisumu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4 km from Kisumu Museum.

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Featuring a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, each unit also comes with a cable TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area. At the homestay, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

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Featuring garden views, Ose Cottages offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 11 km from Kisumu Museum. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The homestay has a picnic area and a fitness room.

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  • Cassabella Apartment, Opposite Metropark Hotel
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Situated in Kisumu, 4 km from Kisumu Museum and 40 km from Ndere Island National Park, Cassabella Apartment, Opposite Metropark Hotel offers air conditioning.

  • Amigo apartments
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 50 reviews

    Amigo apartments, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Kisumu, 43 km from Ndere Island National Park, 27 km from Maseno University, as well as 34 km from Luanda Station.

    security was good, breakfast was okay and staff friendly

  • Mona Lisa Guest House, Kisumu
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 36 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, Mona Lisa Guest House, Kisumu is situated in Kisumu, 41 km from Ndere Island National Park and 26 km from Maseno University.

  • Pelia Rose Guesthouse
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Pelia Rose Guesthouse is set in Kisumu, 36 km from Ndere Island National Park and 12 km from Maseno University.

  • Motema AirBnB
    Central location

    Set 1.1 km from Kisumu Museum, Motema AirBnB offers accommodation with a balcony.

  • Mountainview house#122

    Boasting accommodation with a balcony, Mountainview house#122 is situated in Kisumu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Ose Cottages
    Central location

    Featuring garden views, Ose Cottages offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 11 km from Kisumu Museum. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Levans Lounge
    Central location

    Set in Kisumu, within 13 km of Kisumu Museum and 43 km of Kakamega Forest Station, Levans Lounge offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Cinnamon House
    Central location

    Boasting mountain views, Cinnamon House offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 29 km from Kisumu Museum. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Homestays that guests love in Kisumu

  • Avg. price/night: £32.02
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews
    Great hosts and beautiful garden.
    Sophie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.61
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 193 reviews
    great location, great house, great host
    Mumo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.29
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 54 reviews
    Dorah is a great host. Very friendly, all amenities functional
    saino
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.53
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 132 reviews
    Relaxing at the beach, the view of the lake. Fresh fish and friendly welcoming locals. Absolutely beautiful. Its a place to go to unwind.
    I
    Isaac
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews
    Great host. Loved the place. Would definitely recommend.
    Mary
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    The house is spacious, very clean,well lighted in short I found everything excellent there.Have visited many hotels and home stay apartments but this one was my best.Its exemplary the best of all.
    Erastus
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £32.61
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    Rozy's penthouse was awesome, great value for money and location. The place was clean,welcoming and very comfortable added bonuses with the tea and coffee. All in all the flat was a great stay and would recommend it to anyone. Definitely staying there in my next visits. Thanks Rozy you're a great host.👌
    Ndero
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £40.02
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    Nice spacious house. Very comfortable. Great host.
    ROSELINE
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £46.43
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 33 reviews
    Great host, clean and organised.
    Ronald
    Solo traveller